CONCLUSION: WATCH IT
An improv troupe struggles to keep their gang together.
Based On: original screenplay
Plot: Happily morose – Birbiglia did it again.
Characters: Human, raw, complex, relatable.
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Sing Street
CONCLUSION: WATCH IT
A wonderful indie film about an Irish kid starting a band, finding his voice, and helping a girl.
Based On: original screenplay
Plot: Set in 1985, a sweet story of a kid trying to find his place.
Characters: Charming, interesting, and really well performed.
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The Nice Guys
CONCLUSION: WATCH IT
A well-orchestrated and entertaining catastrophe. A perfectly-timed physical comedy.
Based On: an original screenplay
Plot: Two average private detectives with individual strengths end up teaming up.
Characters: Not complex, but crafted enough to round out a comedic action film.
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Swiss Army Man
CONCLUSION: WATCH IT
If you allow yourself to get past a disgusted reaction to farts, this movie is a weird and unique lesson in life and love.
Based On: original screenplay
Plot: Surprisingly endearing.
Characters: I mean, the whole thing is pretty weird, but they were both great.
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Sisters
CONCLUSION: WATCH IT
Funny, charming, and what a great duo.
Based On: original screenplay
Plot: Fairly simple, but not unentertaining.
Characters: Tina Fey is always great, but Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph’s performances and characters were awesome.
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Welcome To Me
CONCLUSION: WATCH IT
Available on Netflix instant
Unusual, but not in a bad way. If nothing else, all the supporting actors and their performances were great.
Based On: original screenplay
Plot: The basic story is the classic “person learning how to be a better human.”
Characters: Kristen Wiig’s character was unusually raw. She was very authentic and it came across strong because that isn’t something often seen in movies.
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The Hateful Eight
CONCLUSION: AWESOME
A new classic Tarantino film with great acting, a great story, and blood.
Based On: an original screenplay
Plot: It’s got a bit of that murder mystery, detective feel to it that makes Tarantino’s films great.
Characters: They are each unique, wonderful, annoying, and beautifully performed.
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American Ultra
CONCLUSION: SEE IT EVENTUALLY
It was funny and unique, but it wasn’t a great film. Watch it in the right mindset.
Based On: an original screenplay
Plot: A little too complicated for the quality of the film.
Characters: Jesse Eisenberg is one of my favorite smart-ass’s around. Kristen Stewart didn’t suck.
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The One I Love
CONCLUSION: WATCH IT
Available on Netflix instant
This was a great Mark Duplass vehicle that was unique with an interesting ending I can’t get off my mind.
Based On: an original screenplay
Plot: Couples therapy turns into a weekend away with more opportunity than they expected.
Characters: Extremely well defined and well-rounded.
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Inside Out
CONCLUSION: AWESOME
A beautiful film that breeds a new understanding of both your past and present. It’s filled with not just emotion, but compassion.
Do yourself the biggest favor in the world and see this film in theaters with the Pixar Short prequel.
Based On: an original screenplay
Plot: A perfect artistic interpretation of how the mind works and accepting every corner of it.
Characters: Everyone is everything they’re supposed to be and more.
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